Psychologists · Illinois · Continuing education
Illinois Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Clinical Psychologist: 24 hours every 2 years, including 1 h implicit bias & cultural competency, 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h dementia & Alzheimer's care (every 6 years), 3 h cultural competency; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Prescribing Psychologist: 44 hours every 2 years, including 1 h implicit bias & cultural competency, 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h dementia & Alzheimer's care (every 6 years), 20 h pharmacology (NP/APRN); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Illinois Clinical Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Approved sponsors: APA or affiliates; National Register of Health Service Psychologists; ASPPB; AMA or affiliates; Illinois Psychological Association or affiliates; accredited colleges/universities/state agencies; IDFPR-licensed psychology CE sponsors (license no. 268...). In person or remote (live or pre-recorded); graduate courses; teaching (max 10 h)
- New licensees
- CE is not required for the first renewal of a license.
- Audits & records
- Yes/no CE certification at renewal; proof only for random audits, restoration or discipline.
- Renew online
- idfpr.illinois.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competency | 1 | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Dementia & Alzheimer's care | 1 | every 6 years |
| Cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
| Sexual harassment prevention | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. CE must be completed in the 24 months before the license expiration date. Required: 3 h ethics, 3 h diversity (coded cultural_competency), plus a separate 1 h cultural competency training (since Jan 1, 2025), 1 h sexual harassment, 1 h implicit bias, 1 h dementia once every 3 renewal periods.
Source: idfpr.illinois.gov · 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1400.60; 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130 Subpart E · checked Oct 28, 2026
Illinois Prescribing Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 44hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Approved sponsors: APA or affiliates; National Register of Health Service Psychologists; ASPPB; AMA or affiliates; Illinois Psychological Association or affiliates; accredited colleges/universities/state agencies; IDFPR-licensed psychology CE sponsors (license no. 268...). In person or remote (live or pre-recorded); graduate courses; teaching (max 10 h)
- New licensees
- CE is not required for the first renewal of a license.
- Audits & records
- Yes/no CE certification at renewal; proof only for random audits, restoration or discipline.
- Renew online
- idfpr.illinois.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competency | 1 | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Dementia & Alzheimer's care | 1 | every 6 years |
| Pharmacology (NP/APRN) | 20 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
| Sexual harassment prevention | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. 24 h clinical psychologist CE (3 ethics, 3 diversity, 1 cultural competency, 1 sexual harassment, 1 implicit bias, 1 dementia every 3rd period) plus an additional 20 h in pharmacology.
Source: idfpr.illinois.gov · 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1400.60; 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130 Subpart E · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Illinois?
Use the license lookup of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Clinical Psychologists Licensing and Disciplinary Board) (idfpr.illinois.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do psychologists need in Illinois?
Clinical Psychologist: 24 hours every 2 years. Prescribing Psychologist: 44 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Illinois?
Clinical Psychologist: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). Prescribing Psychologist: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).